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Characterising elements of the Groningen Land with their austere architecture, modest interiors, and wordl-famous organs. Keys are usually available from the neighbours.
Houses of faith, religion, and beauty
Churches are important landmark elements in the Groningen countryside. With their austere architecture, modest interiors and famous organs, they testify to the province’s rich cultural past. Not only are these striking little churches valuable monuments; many of them are venues for regular concerts and exhibitions, in addition to religious services. Visit the beautiful church in Oostum, within cycling distance of Groningen in the direction of Garnwerd, the impressive Nicolai church in Appingedam dating from 1225, or the church of farmer Harkema. Most churches are open to the public; keys can often be obtained from neighbours, allowing you to walk straight in.
Groningen Organ land
At many different locations in Groningen you can see for miles around and church towers are always close to where you are standing. In many churches, the organs – often by world-famous organ builders such as Schnitger and Hinsz - are played when concerts are held. It is impossible to state in numbers the enormous treasure of (old) organs in the province, but instead in the quality of the individual instruments as regards their type of construction, sound and state of repair.
